Office Assistant

London
31-07-2026
Job Type
Temporary
Emp Type
Full Time
Industry
Professional Services - Other
Division
Business Support
Job Title
Office Assistant
Salary Type
Hourly
Salary
GBP £16.00 - GBP £18.00
Job ID
202051

Job Description

Office Administrator (Temp-to-Perm)
Salary: £16ph-18ph (based on experience)
Location: Central London
Contract: Temporary (3 months), with a view to permanent
Set up: 4 days in office, Fridays from home
Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Start date: Late August / September

A dynamic and forward-thinking life sciences firm based in Central London is looking for a proactive Office Administrator to join their friendly, social team on an initial 3-month temporary basis, with a strong view to going permanent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright graduate or business diploma graduate with some office experience, looking to build their career within a fast-paced, sociable environment.

The Role

Reporting into the team, you'll take ownership of the smooth day-to-day running of the office, supporting across a variety of administrative and communications-based tasks. Key responsibilities include:

  • Being the first point of contact for incoming phone and email enquires 
  • Ensuring the office is well stocked with snacks, coffee and milk daily
  • Ordering office supplies
  • Monitoring IT equipment 
  • Coordinating company-wide meetings, such as company updates and interviews, with guidance from the team
  • Compiling and circulating the monthly newsletter
  • Maintaining the shared calendar (annual leave, birthdays, company-wide events)
  • Tracking birthdays, sending cards and organising leaving gifts
  • Supporting the social committee
  • Updating the CRM system and ensuring the team logs their time monthly
  • Booking dinners, flights and accommodation
  • Assisting with the coordination of development days and venue bookings
  • Any other ad hoc duties as required

About You

  • Proactive, quick to learn and happy to get stuck into tasks of all sizes
  • Personable and not precious - a true team player
  • A bright graduate or diploma graduate with some office experience
  • Strong MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills
  • Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
  • Full right to work in the UK

If you are interested, please apply today.

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